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UK surname

Pienaar

A surname of Dutch origin referring to someone who lived near or worked with pine trees.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Merton, Hackney and East Hertfordshire.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Pienaar is 207 in 2015. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

-

Modern count

207

2016, ranked #19,118

Peak year

2015

207 bearers

Map years

2

2006 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 207 in 2016, ranked #19,118.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 1 in 1861.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Pienaar surname distribution map

The map shows where the Pienaar surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Pienaar surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Pienaar over time

The table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.

Year Period Count Rank
1861 historical 1 #34,435
1911 historical 1 #34,332
1997 modern 44 #33,275
1998 modern 60 #31,931
1999 modern 70 #31,135
2000 modern 84 #29,706
2001 modern 80 #29,945
2002 modern 100 #27,944
2003 modern 110 #26,220
2004 modern 118 #25,317
2005 modern 144 #22,367
2006 modern 133 #23,711
2007 modern 160 #21,296
2008 modern 166 #20,966
2009 modern 174 #20,782
2010 modern 193 #19,880
2011 modern 180 #20,649
2012 modern 188 #20,018
2013 modern 199 #19,584
2014 modern 206 #19,318
2015 modern 207 #19,155
2016 modern 207 #19,118

Geography

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Where Pienaars are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around No data. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Merton, Hackney, East Hertfordshire, Brentwood and Bolsover. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 No data No data

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Merton 016 Merton
2 Hackney 003 Hackney
3 East Hertfordshire 012 East Hertfordshire
4 Brentwood 009 Brentwood
5 Bolsover 009 Bolsover

Forenames

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First names often paired with Pienaar

These lists show first names that appear often with the Pienaar surname in historical and recent records.

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Pienaar

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Pienaar, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.

These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.

The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.

UK neighbourhood type

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Multicultural and Educated Urbanites

Group

Diverse Educated Urban Singles

Nationally, the Pienaar surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Diverse Educated Urban Singles, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Pienaar household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

This Group includes many never-married individuals not living with dependent children. Many were born in EU countries and are now aged between 25-44. This Group is characterised by its ethnic group diversity, although those identifying as Asian are not well represented. Affiliation with the Christian religion amongst residents is low. Reported disability rates are low. Neighbourhoods include some central locations in London and other major cities. Private renting is the norm, and there is some overcrowding. Many individuals are educated to degree level, and full-time employment is common, particularly in managerial and professional occupations.

Wider pattern

Established populations comprising ethnic minorities together with persons born outside the UK predominate in this Supergroup. Residents present diverse personal characteristics and circumstances: while generally well-educated and practising skilled occupations, some residents live in overcrowded rental sector housing. English may not be the main language used by people in this Group. Although the typical adult resident is middle aged, single person households are common and marriage rates are low by national standards. This Supergroup predominates in Inner London, with smaller enclaves in many other densely populated metropolitan areas.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

The Greater London Mix

Group

Skilled Trades and Construction Workers

Within London, Pienaar is most associated with areas classed as Skilled Trades and Construction Workers, part of The Greater London Mix. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

These scattered, peripheral and often low residential density neighbourhoods house more workers in skilled trades and construction. Few households rent social housing and there are few students. Multiple car ownership is higher than the Supergroup average, perhaps because of poorer public transport connectivity. Incidence of mixed or multiple ethnicity is below the Supergroup average, and the absence of individuals identifying as Pakistani or Other Asian groups is also less pronounced. Flatted accommodation is less dominant than elsewhere in the Supergroup.

Wider London pattern

A Supergroup embodying London's diversity in many respects, apart from low numbers of residents identifying as of Bangladeshi, Indian, Pakistani or Other (non-Chinese) Asian ethnicity. There is lower than average prevalence of families with dependent children, while there are above average occurrences of never-married individuals and single-person households. The age distribution is skewed towards younger, single residents and couples without children, with many individuals identifying as of mixed or multiple ethnicity. Social rented or private rented housing is slightly more prevalent than average, and many residents live in flats. Individuals typically work in professional and associated roles in public administration, education or health rather than in elementary occupations in agriculture, energy, water, construction or manufacturing. Incidence of students is slightly below average. Individuals declaring no religion are more prevalent than average and non-use of English at home is below average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Pienaar is most concentrated in decile 10 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the healthier end of the index.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

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Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Pienaar falls in decile 9 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the less deprived end of the index.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

9
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Pienaar is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 50-60 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

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Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Other

This describes the area pattern most associated with Pienaar, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Pienaar

The surname Pienaar has its origins in South Africa, where it first emerged in the 17th century. It is derived from the Dutch word "pienaar," which means "pine seller" or "pine cone seller." The name likely originated from a nickname given to an individual who worked in the pine trade or lived near a pine forest.

Historically, the Pienaar surname was concentrated in the Western Cape region of South Africa, particularly in areas with Dutch settlements. The earliest recorded instances of the name date back to the late 1600s and early 1700s, appearing in various Dutch colonial records and documents.

One notable historical reference to the Pienaar surname can be found in the records of the Dutch East India Company (VOC), which governed the Cape Colony during the 17th and 18th centuries. Several individuals with the Pienaar surname are mentioned in these records, indicating their presence in the colony.

The Pienaar family played a significant role in the early exploration and settlement of the South African interior. Abraham Pienaar (1771-1852) was a prominent Voortrekker leader who led a group of settlers known as the Pienaar Trek from the Cape Colony to the region that would later become the Orange Free State.

Another notable figure with the Pienaar surname was Jacobus Pienaar (1886-1942), a South African rugby union player who represented the national team and played in the first-ever rugby test match between South Africa and the British Isles in 1891.

In the realm of politics, Nicolaas Pienaar (1902-1991) was a prominent figure in the National Party of South Africa and served as the Minister of Bantu Administration and Development from 1958 to 1961.

The Pienaar surname has also been associated with various place names in South Africa, such as Pienaarsrivier (Pienaar's River) and Pienaarspoort (Pienaar's Pass), reflecting the historical significance of this family name in the country's history and geography.

While the surname Pienaar is primarily concentrated in South Africa, it has also been recorded in other parts of the world, likely as a result of emigration and migration. However, its origins and early historical significance are deeply rooted in the Dutch colonial era of South Africa.

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FAQ

Pienaar surname: questions and answers

How common is the Pienaar surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 207 in 2016. That gives Pienaar a modern rank of #19,118.

What does the Pienaar surname mean?

A surname of Dutch origin referring to someone who lived near or worked with pine trees.

What does the Pienaar map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Pienaar bearers relative to the surrounding population.

What records is this surname page based on?

The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.